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Flowering Plum Forms: Petals, Leaves and Branches

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Flowering plums and related ornamental Prunus can be difficult to separate in photographs. Compare leaves, stems and flower structure alongside the cultivar label. Introduction to Beauty Mei, Purple Leaf Li and Yuye Mei Name: Beauty… 

Lampranthus Flowering: Sun and Root Drainage

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Lampranthus flowers respond to the plant's season and available light. Check drainage and stem health before watering more to encourage unopened buds. The flower period of pine chrysanthemum The flowering period of pine chrysanthemums is… 

Red Bird Coral Flowers and Plant Labels

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Red bird coral is a trade name worth checking against a botanical label. Look closely at the small flowers and surrounding structures before describing the display. The flowering period of red bird coral The flowering… 

Plants with Rounded Flower Clusters

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Rounded flower clusters appear in unrelated plant groups. Compare individual flowers, leaves and growth habit before identifying a plant from the cluster shape alone. Hydrangea Features of growth: Xifu's elastic leaf soil contains humus; water… 

Ice Plant and Gerbera: Comparing Leaves and Flower Heads

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Ice plants and gerberas can have colorful daisy-like flowers, but their leaf texture, growth habit and root systems are very different. Identify the plant before copying a watering routine from another flower with a similar… 

Growing a Curtain Vine: Space for Hanging Roots

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A vine sold as curtain vine may develop long aerial roots. Confirm the species and leave space below its support before planting it over a path or patio. Confirm the curtain vine Curtain Vine is… 

Lisianthus and Balloon Flower Compared

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Lisianthus and balloon flower belong to different plant groups. Compare buds, leaves and mature growth rather than assuming similar translated names mean similar care. Different subjects The bellflower belongs to the genus Kikyo Keji. An… 

How Long Do Dianthus Flowers Last?

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A dianthus plant's flowering season is longer than the life of one bloom. Variety, weather and removal of faded flowers all affect the overall display. One flower and a whole display The life of an… 

Summer Dianthus Care: Drainage and Trimming

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Summer dianthus needs a site where roots drain freely. Check the exact species or cultivar before using its name to predict flowering time or winter hardiness. Choose the dianthus for the season Dianthus includes annual,… 

Syngonium Care: Light, Moisture and Climbing Stems

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Syngonium leaves and growth habit can change as the plant matures. Provide suitable light and an airy mix, and plan support for stems that begin to climb. Expect stems to change with age Syngonium commonly… 

Strawberry Saxifrage Care: Runners, Light and Root Moisture

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Strawberry saxifrage produces plantlets on runners, with its roots needing a balance of moisture and air in the pot. Keep young plantlets supported while they establish instead of letting their runners pull at the parent.… 

Pentas Flowering: Light, Warmth and Pruning

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Pentas forms clusters of star-shaped flowers during active growth. Check light and recent trimming before increasing fertilizer when a display slows down. Flowering needs useful growth Pentas carries clusters of small star-shaped flowers, with timing…